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Mishawaka’s Kamdon Putz is a winner on and off the playing fields

By Paul Condry and Matt Kopsea                                                            There is no better ambassador for Mishawaka High athletics than Kamdon Putz. “I’ve been involved in sports since I was four years old, so I basically grew up with a ball in my hand,” recalled Putz. “However, I really started taking football seriously when (former Mishawaka teacher and...

MATT’S MATCHUPS 2025 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL FINALS

My run of good luck continued as I went 21-3 (88 percent) last week. Going into the sectional finals, my overall record is now 170-37, which has me at 82 percent. CLASS 6A Crown Point (10-0) at Penn (10-0) (Sectional 1): The No. 2 Bulldogs blanked No. 5 Penn, 35-0, in last year’s sectional title game. Jashua Daniels returned an interception for a touchdown in Crown Point’s 35-7 win over Lake Central. Jaedon Parker scampered three times for 48 yards with a score in the Kingsmen’s 55-7 win over Portage. Matt’s pick: Penn 21, Crown Point 17. Fort Wayne Northrop (8-2) at Carroll (Fort Wayne) (7-3) (Sectional 2): The No. 10 Chargers downed Fort Wayne Northrop, 48-37, on...

THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – SECTIONAL FINALS

CLASS 6A SECTIONAL 1 CROWN POINT (10-0) AT PENN (10-0) KICKOFF: 7:30 p.m. EST, Everwise Freed Field. COACHES: Craig Buzea, 50-8 in fifth season at Crown Point, 266-97 in 33rd season overall. Pete Riordan, 18-3 in second season at Penn. LAST CONTEST: Crown Point beat Lake Central, 35-7. Penn beat Portage, 55-7. PREVIOUS MEETING: Crown Point beat Penn, 35-0, on November 8, 2024 in sectional final. UP NEXT: Crown Point hosts No. 10 Carroll (Fort Wayne) (7-3) or Fort Wayne Northrop. Penn entertains Carroll (Fort Wayne) or travels to Fort Wayne Northrop. TOP PERFORMERS: Trevor Gibbs scampered 42 yards for a touchdown for the No. 2 Bulldogs against Lake Central. Buddy Hurley...

THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) Knox’s Myles McLaughlin carried the ball 54 times for 410 yards with six touchdowns and threw a 37-yard strike for a seventh score in the Redskins’ 50-35 win over Griffith. He now has 11,006 yards for his career and is the state’s all-time rushing leader. Gavin Smith of Lewis Cass exploded for 317 yards and six touchdowns on 19 attempts as well as one catch for 19 yards in the Kings’ 55-14 win over Seeger. Indianapolis Bishop Chatard’s Danny Adams ran 24 times for 259 yards with four scores in the Trojans’ 63-33 win over Brebeuf Jesuit. Clark French of Sullivan scampered 24 times for 253 yards with four touchdowns in the Golden...

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Nov. 5-11

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central - Nov. 5-11 Big Ten | Women's Volleyball | 2025 Standingshttps://bigten.org/wvb/standings/ Big Ten Statistics | NCAA Statistics | Big Ten Record Book | Big Ten Weekly Release - Nov. 5 • Seven Big Ten teams were among this week’s AVCA/TARAFLEX Top 25, announced on Monday: #1 Nebraska, #9 Purdue, #11 Wisconsin, #17 USC, #18 Indiana, #22 Minnesota and #25 Penn State. Michigan and UCLA are receiving votes in this week’s poll. • Six Big Ten teams are among the Top 25 in the latest RPI rankings: #1 Nebraska, #6 Purdue, tied at No. 12 are Indiana and Minnesota, #17 USC and #20 Wisconsin. Six additional teams are among the top 50, including #26...

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO JUDSON IN CCAC QUARTERFINAL

Notre Dame, Ind. — The Holy Cross College men's soccer team saw its season come to a heartbreaking close on Wednesday night, falling 3–0 to Judson University in the CCAC Quarterfinal at Saints Field. The Saints battled with intensity from start to finish, creating promising opportunities and showing tremendous resolve in front of a strong home crowd. Goalkeeper Logan Kelly delivered a standout performance, making nine saves, including a massive penalty stop in the 4th minute to keep the match level early. Holy Cross generated 14 shots and seven corners but couldn't find the finishing touch, while Judson capitalized on key moments—scoring once late in the first half and...

Booker’s Career Night Highlights IUSB Women’s Basketball Home Opener

SOUTH BEND --- Sophomore guard Aubrie Booker turned in a career performance Wednesday night, pouring in 30 points as IU South Bend battled in its home opener against Spring Arbor inside the Student Activities Center. Despite Booker's scoring surge, the Titans fell 85-73 to the visiting Cougars.Booker shot an efficient 11-of-15 from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, and added seven rebounds and two steals. Her 30 points surpassed her previous career high of 20, set last season as a freshman, and she has now opened the 2025-26 campaign with three-consecutive double-digit scoring games.Spring Arbor found small advantages through the first...

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Mishawaka’s Kamdon Putz is a winner on and off the playing fields

by | Nov 7, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News | 0 Comments

By Paul Condry and Matt...

THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – SECTIONAL FINALS

by | Nov 7, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News | 0 Comments

CLASS 6A SECTIONAL 1 CROWN POINT (10-0) AT PENN (10-0) KICKOFF: 7:30 p.m. EST, Everwise Freed Field. COACHES: Craig Buzea, 50-8 in fifth season at Crown Point, 266-97...

THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

by | Nov 6, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News | 0 Comments

ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) Knox’s Myles McLaughlin carried the ball 54 times for 410 yards with six touchdowns and threw a 37-yard strike for a seventh...

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Nov. 5-11

by | Nov 6, 2025 | College Sports, Headlines, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central - Nov. 5-11 Big Ten | Women's Volleyball | 2025 Standingshttps://bigten.org/wvb/standings/ Big Ten Statistics | NCAA Statistics | Big...

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO JUDSON IN CCAC QUARTERFINAL

by | Nov 6, 2025 | College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College, Men's Soccer, NAIA | 0 Comments

Notre Dame, Ind. — The Holy Cross College men's soccer team saw its season come to a heartbreaking close on Wednesday night, falling 3–0 to Judson University in the...

Booker’s Career Night Highlights IUSB Women’s Basketball Home Opener

by | Nov 6, 2025 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, IUSB, NAIA | 0 Comments

SOUTH BEND --- Sophomore guard Aubrie Booker turned in a career performance Wednesday night, pouring in 30 points as IU South Bend battled in its home...

Bethel Women’s Volleyball Falls to (RV) Taylor University in season finale

by | Nov 6, 2025 | Basketball, Bethel University, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA | 0 Comments

MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (16-15, 8-10) concluded their regular season on Wednesday evening in the Goodman Gymnasium with a 3-0 loss (25-17, 25-19,...

FIN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY REPORT: NOTRE DAME AT MINNESOTA

by | Nov 5, 2025 | College Sports, Headlines, Hockey | 0 Comments

COLLEGE HOCKEY: NOTRE DAME AT MINNESOTA By John Fineran Looking for its first Big Ten hockey victory of the season, Notre Dame opens its league road schedule this...

Saint Francis (IN) big second half grounds IUSB men’s basketball

by | Nov 5, 2025 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, IUSB, NAIA | 0 Comments

FORT WAYNE, Ind. --- IU South Bend men's basketball fell 90-67 on the road Tuesday night at the University of Saint Francis (Ind.), closing out their first road...

IUSB Women’s Volleyball earns 9th sweep of the season

by | Nov 5, 2025 | College Sports, Headlines, IUSB, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

SOUTH BEND --- IU South Bend made sure its final home match of the season ended with energy and precision, sweeping IU Northwest (25-15, 25-23, 25-19) inside the...

No.16 Bethel MBB outlast Holy Cross 74-65

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MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (1-0) handed the Holy Cross Saints (2-1) their first loss of the 2025 season (74-65) in the Gates Gymnasium on Tuesday...

College Football Playoff Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2025 Season

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College Football Playoff Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2025 Season RANK TEAM OVERALL RECORD 1 Ohio State 8-0 2 Indiana 9-0 3 Texas A&M 8-0 4...

Hoosiers WBB Win Season Opener Over Lipscomb, 80-46

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Hoosiers WBB Win Season Opener Over Lipscomb, 80-46 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana used 22 points from senior guard Shay Ciezki and 19 points by sophomore forward Zania...

Top-ranked Boilers MBB race past Purple Aces

by | Nov 5, 2025 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

[1] Purdue 82, Evansville 51 (Postgame Notes) No. 1-ranked Purdue began its season with an 82-51 win over Evansville in front of the 90th straight home sellout in...

Pettigrew’s Late 3-Point Play Lifts Valpo to Dramatic Season-Opening Victory

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Pettigrew’s Late 3-Point Play Lifts Valpo to Dramatic Season-Opening Victory College basketball returned on Tuesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center, and so did...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – WEEK ONE

ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) South Putnam’s Ty Benson accumulated 24 carries for 300 yards with five touchdowns in the Eagles’ 53-33 win over North Putnam. Wyatt Bowling of Franklin County ran 21 times for 290 yards with three touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 27-13 win over New Castle. North Harrison’s Bryce Fessel finished with 31 rushes for 286 yards with two scores in the Cougars’ 27-15 win over Salem. LaPorte’s Reed Robinson tallied 18 carries for 267 yards with three touchdowns and returned a punt for another score in the Slicers’ 32-14 win over New Prairie. Karwin Pope of...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST INSIDER – WEEK ONE

BY PAUL CONDRY AND MATT KOPSEA NEWS AND NUGGETS Gary West’s home opener with Indianapolis Washington was canceled because of a power outage in the Gary area. The contest will not be made up. In addition to scoring a goal in Wheeler’s 5-2 loss to Lowell in boys’ soccer on August 20, Tyne Vettickal had three receptions for 111 yards with three touchdowns, returned an interception 27 yards for a score, and also hauled in a two-point conversion in the Bearcats’ 52-0 win over South Central. Competing in his first game, Fountain Central’s Ayden Batchelor came up with six catches for 239 yards with...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2025 FOOTBALL – WEEK ONE

FABULOUS FIVE Mishawaka (1-0): Landon Snyder scampered nine times for 170 yards and four touchdowns in the No. (Class 4A) Cavemen’s 35-7 win over Marian. Concord (1-0): Bo Brunner threw three touchdown passes and ran for another tally in the No. (Class 5A) Minutemen’s 35-29 win at Elkhart. Warsaw (1-0): Brody Duncan’s finished with 57 yards, including a five-yard romp into the end zone with 1:39 left, to lift the No. (Class 5A) Tigers to 38-30 win over Fort Wayne Snider. Penn (1-0): Colden Hernandez had a 74-yard touchdown run, two interceptions, and blocked an extra-point in the Kingsmen’s...

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53rd IHSAA Sectional Football Round Two Scores

53rd IHSAA Sectional Football Scores CLASS 6A 1: Crown Point 35 Lake Central 7 Penn 55 Portage 7 2: Carroll (Fort Wayne) 49 Elkhart 14 Fort Wayne Northrop 17 Fort Wayne Snider 16 OT 3: Westfield 48 Zionsville 20 Carmel 56 Harrison (West Lafayette) 7 4: Hamilton Southeastern 24 Homestead 10 Fishers 41 Noblesville 13 5: Avon 23 Ben Davis 21 Brownsburg 43 Pike 14 6: Decatur Central 42 North Central (Indianapolis) 21 Lawrence Central 26 Lawrence North 24 7: Southport 22 Arsenal Tech 7 Warren Central 42 Perry Meridian 7 8: Center Grove 48 Jeffersonville 0 Franklin Central 42 Columbus North 35...

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Rylee Biddle’s passion and production have East Noble in line for another championship run

By Paul Condry and Matt Kopsea Rylee Biddle definitely does not lack confidence in himself “My greatest strength is by far my drive and determination along with my intelligence,” explained the East Noble High senior quarterback and defensive back. “I feel like with how smart I am (3.97 unweighted and 4.26 weighted grade-point average), I'm always one step ahead of my opponents and have a very good idea of what they are trying to accomplish.” Since getting a chance to contribute in the secondary (two interceptions and two caused fumbles) as a freshman, the 5-foot-11, 160-pound standout has...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2025 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

The post-season began on a high as I went 21-2 (91 percent) last week. Heading into the post-season, my overall record is now 149-34, which has me at 81 percent. CLASS 6A SECTIONAL 1 Lake Central (3-6) at Crown Point (9-0): The No. 2 Bulldogs blanked Lake Central, 42-0, on September 12. Cam Reddick tossed for 154 yards with two touchdowns and ran for 81 yards in the Indians’ 21-14 win at Valparaiso. Matt Gurnic accounted for 20 carries for 191 yards and two scores in Crown Point’s 42-28 win over Michigan City. Matt’s pick: Crown Point 51, Lake Central 6. Penn (9-0) at Portage (0-9): The No....

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Three repeat winners highlight the Midwest League’s Players of the Week, featuring in the top-25 showdown between #8 Marian and #19 Olivet Nazarene.

  Three repeat winners highlight the Midwest League's Players of the Week, featuring in the top-25 showdown between #8 Marian and #19 Olivet Nazarene. Offensive Player of the Week Christian Dhue-Reid, Olivet Nazarene Sr., QB, Detroit, Mich. (Belleville) Went...

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“Slicer Baseball, A Cut Above” is a 248 page hardcover book, similar in size to a high school yearbook, written about the history of La Porte Slicer Baseball. This book chronicles the history of Slicer baseball from 1919 to the present time. Eight State Championships, 13 final four teams, 21 regional championships, 35 sectional championships and 44 straight years of 20 or more wins will be highlighted. This book is very detailed with many photos, stories and interviews with former Slicer players and coaches.

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With Matt Kopsea

THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – WEEK ONE

ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) South Putnam’s Ty Benson accumulated 24 carries for 300 yards with five touchdowns in the Eagles’ 53-33 win over North Putnam. Wyatt Bowling of Franklin County ran 21 times for 290 yards with three touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 27-13 win over New Castle. North Harrison’s Bryce Fessel finished with 31 rushes for 286 yards with two scores in the Cougars’ 27-15 win over Salem. LaPorte’s Reed Robinson tallied 18 carries for 267 yards with three touchdowns and returned a punt for another score in the Slicers’ 32-14 win over New Prairie. Karwin Pope of...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST INSIDER – WEEK ONE

BY PAUL CONDRY AND MATT KOPSEA NEWS AND NUGGETS Gary West’s home opener with Indianapolis Washington was canceled because of a power outage in the Gary area. The contest will not be made up. In addition to scoring a goal in Wheeler’s 5-2 loss to Lowell in boys’ soccer on August 20, Tyne Vettickal had three receptions for 111 yards with three touchdowns, returned an interception 27 yards for a score, and also hauled in a two-point conversion in the Bearcats’ 52-0 win over South Central. Competing in his first game, Fountain Central’s Ayden Batchelor came up with six catches for 239 yards with...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2025 FOOTBALL – WEEK ONE

FABULOUS FIVE Mishawaka (1-0): Landon Snyder scampered nine times for 170 yards and four touchdowns in the No. (Class 4A) Cavemen’s 35-7 win over Marian. Concord (1-0): Bo Brunner threw three touchdown passes and ran for another tally in the No. (Class 5A) Minutemen’s 35-29 win at Elkhart. Warsaw (1-0): Brody Duncan’s finished with 57 yards, including a five-yard romp into the end zone with 1:39 left, to lift the No. (Class 5A) Tigers to 38-30 win over Fort Wayne Snider. Penn (1-0): Colden Hernandez had a 74-yard touchdown run, two interceptions, and blocked an extra-point in the Kingsmen’s...

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